Milestone Walk Sling, Forest of Dean
45 addresses across 4 postcodes (GL16), about 230 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 14701240.
- Energy: 25 homes have an energy certificate (A: 2, B: 15, C: 4, D: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Forest of Dean costs £2,443 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 8 km (5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 198 to 202 m above sea level.
- Noise: 12 of its 45 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wye Valley Practice, about 3.8 km (2.4 miles) away.
- People: About 720 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
25 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8); Flat (7); House, end-terrace (5). Built: 2012 (9); 2012 onwards (5); 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (10); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (17 addresses)
- 1, Miners Close, Sling
- 2 The Cross, Milestone Walk, Sling
- 3 The Cross, Milestone Walk, Sling
- 3, Miners Close, Sling
- 5, Miners Close, Sling
- 7, Miners Close, Sling
- 8, Miners Close, Sling
- 23 Council Villas, Milestone Walk, Sling
- 24 Council Villas, Milestone Walk, Sling
- 25 Council Villas, Milestone Walk, Sling
- 26 Council Villas, Milestone Walk, Sling
- 29 Council Villas, Milestone Walk, Sling
- 31 Council Villas, Milestone Walk, Sling
- 32 Council Villas, Milestone Walk, Sling
- 33 Council Villas, Milestone Walk, Sling
- 34 Council Villas, Milestone Walk, Sling
- 41 Council Villas, Oakwood Road, Sling
Council tax
What each band costs in Forest of Dean in 2026-27: Band D £2,443 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,629 | £1,900 | £2,172 | £2,443 | £2,986 | £3,529 | £4,072 | £4,887 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (38% of about 710 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Adj The Laurels Sling: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Adj The Laurels Sling: up to 15 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 7 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL16 8JP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| GL16 8RX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| GL16 8JG | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
| GL16 8LH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 45 addresses are between 198 m and 202 m above sea level (200 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL16 8JG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL16 8JP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL16 8LH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL16 8RX | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lydney 194,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8 km (5 miles) |
| Chepstow 239,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Clays Road Sling | 10 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Lydney | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Lydney Harbour | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 43.5 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Wye Valley Practice | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Day Lewis Chemists LTD | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Willow Tree Dental Practice | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Lydney Hospital | 6.7 km (4.1 miles) |
| Police station | Coleford Police Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Santander | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3,250 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,990 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,000 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Village cross at Clearwell, a scheduled monument, 1 km (0.6 miles) west. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Village cross at Clearwell | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Roman Villa at Clearwell Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Titanic Steel Works 230m south west of Yew Tree Cottage | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Clearwell Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Pool | Lake or reservoir | 350 m north-west |
| Clearwellmeend Inclosure Number 2 | Wood | 500 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Folly Wood | Wood | 510 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Wort Hill | Hill | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Oakwood Bottom | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Lumbers Marsh | Wetland | 3.2 km (2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 33 | 45 |
12 of the street's 45 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Forest of Dean: see them on the Forest of Dean page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Clearwell Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orepool Inn GL16 8LH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Sling Community Hub Ltd GL16 8JP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Clay Farm Vintage Cider GL16 8LJ | Manufacturers/packers | 320 m | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Miners Sling GL16 8JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Oaklands (2); On or near Miners Close (2); On or near Clays Road (1); On or near Meadow Walk (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- GL16 8JP: 30 addresses of 32 in the postcode
- GL16 8RX: 13 addresses of 15 in the postcode
- GL16 8JG: 1 address of 48 in the postcode
- GL16 8LH: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Oaklands · Miners Close · The Rocks · Meadow Walk · Oakwood Road · Clays Road · Clements End Road · Strathmore Gardens · Clements End Road · Marsh Way · Parkend Walk · Michaels Way
All the streets in GL16 and across Forest of Dean.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.